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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marion Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Music Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(105 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room (Run of House) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(101 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
A full-service spa, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
The Francis Marion Hotel offers 235 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Fridges and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Spa of Charleston has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Francis Marion Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from College of Charleston. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy southern cuisine while dining at The Swamp Fox Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Treat yourself to facials, aromatherapy or massages at The Spa of Charleston
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 18998 square feet (1765 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Francis Marion Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Charleston hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.
The Swamp Fox Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Swamp Fox Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (18,998 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 20 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel
Francis Marion Charleston
Francis Marion Hotel
Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
Hotel Francis Marion
Marion Francis Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel Charleston

Reviews

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1248 out of 1975 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 446 out of 1975 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1975 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1975 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1975 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

XIN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room felt old and poorly maintained, look not clean with strange smell, and I had to leave the window open just to air it out. Definitely not what you'd expect from a four-star hotel. At least the location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the perfect location in Charleston.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelyne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charleston getaway

Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in Charelston

Great hotel. Very nice room very comfortable bed. Perfect location for walking in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Property needs improvement

The hotel definitely has good potential. The history, architecture and location add charm and character to this hotel, however, the rooms are very dated, including the tiny bathrooms. We reserved two rooms, one of them smelled of mold/old house and two from our party couldn’t sleep well due to strong odor. Definitely not a four star experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent property just a few minutes walk to the College of Charleston, Fort Sumter, the historic district and King Street! The hotel is classic “old school” with a very nice champagne and hors d’oerves reception the Saturday afternoon we arrived. No need for a car for the 3 days in Charleston then rented one for two days visiting the plantations and Cypress Gardens (a must see!). We loved Charleston!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gem of a hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean and quiet hotel. A complimentary champagne hour with charcuterie and a lovely pianist. Perfect location with a charming aesthetic. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect…location, their restaurant & lounge, Starbucks, room service, and the lobby is gorgeous with a fantastic happy hour every evening! We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to plan the next one here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only minor issue was cleaning service tried to come in while we were still sleeping in! Maybe 9:30am, otherwise great hotel and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel

We had a wonderful stay at the Francis Marion. The service was incredible! The beds were comfortable and the rooms very clean. The bathrooms are small since this hotel was built around 1930 but to us that was part of the charm. Will stay there again next time we are in Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

RV bathroom

Great bar, restaurant, and location. Bathroom was tiny. The toilet barely fit between the tub and wall. Felt like an airplane bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Portland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice hotel. The lobby is large and welcoming and a great place for family and friends to gather. The staff was superb. It was very clean. My only observation that would be less-than-perfect: (1) It can get noisy from the street, since you're on the "Broadway" of downtown Charleston, and the night life is lively (I'm old, so I go to bed early). And the hallways tend to echo sounds, so you might her people coming in late at night. Take the last two points with an understanding that I am the absolute opposite of a night owl, so my comments might be irrelevant to you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. And i will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025